"Mako-chan did what?!" Nagisa nearly shouted as he, Makoto, Haruka and Rei were sitting in Haruka's living room.

"It's just like Haru said, I accepted to race Rin," Makoto replied.

"But Makoto-senpai, why would you do such a thing?!" Rei said in obvious panic. The two lovers were definitely not giving Makoto any support.

"It's the only way Rin will leave Haru alone."

"Okay! I've got a plan! Let's find a way to make Haru-chan look like Mako-chan and race Rin instead! Haru-chan, start eating a ton of mackerel right now! We need to make you big!"

"Nagisa! That's the most absurd thing I've heard!"

"You're not helping Rei-chan!"

"Guys, it'll be okay. I have faith that I'll win," Makoto said, hoping he could calm the two down. "I've been practicing my backstroke and I've gotten a lot better."

"But you know how Rin swims! He's like a freaking shark chasing down his prey!" Nagisa responded.

"Makoto will win. So let's support him."

Everyone looked at Haruka who had a serious look on his face. Makoto couldn't help but smile and appreciated Haru's words of encouragement. There was no way he would lose if it meant they could be happy together.

"Haru-chan! I understand that you love Mako-chan and want to support him. I also understand that you want to support him because he's a beast in bed, but that won't be enough to beat Rin!"

"Nagisa, please stop bringing that up," Makoto pleaded, feeling embarrassed yet again with the topic of his intimate affairs.

"If we measure Makoto-senpai, have him practice and calculate a strategy, then I'm sure he'll have a better chance at winning," Rei said as he adjusted his glasses in thought.

"I still think making Haru-chan look like Mako-chan is the best suggestion."

Makoto sighed. He regretted his decision of accepting the race. If he had thought things through before saying anything, then he wouldn't have been in the situation he was currently in. Makoto felt Haruka's hand wrap around his in a tight grip. He looked over at the blue eyes he loved so much and saw determination within them.

"You have potential. I know you can beat Rin. If it helps, then think of us when you're in the water. It's going to be your ally. The water likes you Makoto and it won't let you down."

"Haruka-senpai, I don't think the water will…"

Nagisa quickly muffled Rei's mouth with his hand. "That's right! Haruka has a really close relationship with water! This can work to our advantage! Makoto, I want you to go to the bathtub and fill it with water and then sit in it for an hour! During the hour, I want you to talk with it, cry with it, and even kiss it! We need it to love you!"

"Yes, Makoto, you should do that," Haruka added.

Rei and Makoto looked at each other, amazed at the bizarre thoughts that ran through Nagisa's and Haruka's heads. Haruka got up and pulled Makoto to his feet. He dragged Makoto out of the room without another word. Rei pulled Nagisa's hand away from his mouth and stood up.

"Wait! Haruka-senpai! Don't listen to Nagisa!"

"Hey! Do you want Mako-chan to win or not?!" Nagisa shouted.

"I do! But having Makoto-senpai sit in a tub and do things with water is beyond absurd!"

"Have faith Rei-chan! This is for Makoto's well being! Fight!"

Rei dropped his head in defeat. There was no way he was going to be able to persuade his lover. He sat back down, hoping Makoto would be all right.

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Haruka made sure to fill the bathtub with enough water. He also made sure it was at a good temperature. Makoto looked at his lover and waited. Haruka had stripped him down to his boxers once they were alone in the bathroom. It was surprising how fast Haruka had rid him of his clothing, but then again, Haruka didn't hesitate to get what he wanted, whether it was water or Makoto.

"Okay, the water's ready. You can go in Makoto."

Makoto nodded his head and walked over to the bathtub. He carefully put one foot inside before he put the other and sat down. The warm water welcomed him. Makoto breathed out a sigh of relief. The water felt nice against his aching shoulders which had become tense due to his stress over the race.

"Does it feel good?" Haruka asked as he looked at his boyfriend.

"It's great Haru. I really needed this."

"Good. Now you can talk to the water and do everything Nagisa suggested."

"Ah, Haru, do you really think I need to do all of that?"

"Why not? The water will be on your side if you do."

"But the water is already on my side since I have you right next to me. The both of you are my good luck charms. Isn't that enough to help me win?"

Haruka blushed a little but nodded his head in agreement. Makoto smiled and placed his wet hand on the side of Haruka's face.

"I won't lose. Everything will turn out okay."

Haruka smiled and nodded within Makoto's palm. He believed Makoto's words – everything would be okay.

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"Do you really think it's a fair race?" Sousuke asked as he watched Rin floating in the pool.

"I made the challenge and he accepted. There's no going back now. Besides, Makoto was the one who dug his own grave. He already knows how competitive I am and still said he wanted to race me. In the end, the winner is going to me and Haru will be mine."

"Is it really worth it? Having Haruka forced to be your lover?"

"He'll eventually learn to love me. It's not impossible."

Sousuke looked at Rin with a serious look on his face. He sighed out but decided it was best to support Rin. He didn't need to get the red head angry.

"Rin!"

Rin and Sousuke both looked to the side where Kisumi was standing. He walked over to the pool and looked down at Rin.

"Make sure to beat Makoto and steal Haruka away. I'm tired of this."

Rin grinned and swam over to the bubblegum haired male. "Your wish is my command, Kisumi. Tomorrow will be the day we get what we want the most."

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